Blenheim Palace Horse Trials are cancelled because of coronavirus crisis

Organisers of the Blenheim Palace Horse Trials have reluctantly cancelled September's event because of the ongoing coronavirus situation.
By Roseanne Edwards
Published 27th Apr 2020, 12:00 BST
Updated 27th Apr 2020, 12:16 BST
The need for social distancing has forced organisers of Blenheim Horse Trials to cancel this year's eventThe need for social distancing has forced organisers of Blenheim Horse Trials to cancel this year's event
The need for social distancing has forced organisers of Blenheim Horse Trials to cancel this year's event

"Having considering all options, following the government’s latest comments over potential future social distancing restrictions; it is with huge regret that the organisers - British Eventing and Blenheim Estate, in conjunction with our title sponsor SsangYong Motors UK, have taken the difficult decision not to run the SsangYong Blenheim Palace Horse Trials in 2020," said a spokesman.

The popular event was due to take place from September 17 - 20.

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"Clearly Coronovirus has impacted on everyone’s lives and whilst we are massively disappointed not to be able to put on the show case event that we have been planning and preparing. The longer term health and safety of the public, competitors, exhibitors, volunteers and officials and staff; sustainability of the sport and those who support us, is paramount.

"We would like to thank all of our competitors, sponsors, exhibitors, officials and volunteers and all who support us in any way for their understanding and ongoing commitment to the event and sport. If you are one of our competition winners or have purchased gift vouchers for the 2020 they will be valid for the 2021 event. We hope to see you all back at Blenheim in 2021," said the spokesman.